News
Making whisky is a slow process, and life at our Lochranza Distillery runs to its own gentle rhythm. And yet, there’s usually something interesting or exciting to report. Whether it’s a new expression of our elegant Single Malt or news from Arran friends both at home and overseas, you can read about it here.
- 28 Oct 2025
The Story Behind Our First Arran Barley Single Malt
There’s something truly special about making whisky from the ground up. After more than ten years in the making, we’re proud to share a project that’s especially close to our hearts here at Lochranza: Arran Barley Single Malt Batch 001.
- 4 Sep 2025
How Lochranza Distillery Changed The Narrative Of The Whisky Industry
Whisky production on Arran stopped for over 150 years. That was, until the 29th of June 1995.
- 7 Jul 2025
RCS x Arran Single Malt Prize Winner: Duncan Ritchie
This year, we’re proud to have joined forces with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) to mark a double milestone with a composition prize.
- 14 May 2025
Arran “Malt & Music” Festival: Special bottlings through the years
How we bottle the memories from our beloved summer celebration.
- 17 Apr 2025
Our New Partnership with Royal Conservatoire Scotland
Together with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS), we’re delighted to introduce the RCS Trad@30 Arran Single Malt Composition Prize – a new award set to inspire and support the next generation of traditional music talent.
- 2 Feb 2025
10 questions with Stewart Bowman, our Distillery Manager at Lochranza
“What’s it like being Distillery Manager at Lochranza?” and other conversations.
- 22 Jan 2025
The Life of Robert Burns
Robert Burns is widely regarded as Scotland’s national poet. Though he lived a brief life, his impact on Scottish culture endures, and people still celebrate his work today.
- 13 Jan 2025
Burns Night Whisky Cocktails
It's customary for whisky to be on the Burns Night menu, but there isn't a rule that it has to be served neat. If you are looking for something a little more exotic, here are four whisky cocktails you can try to mark the occasion.
- 25 Oct 2024
Distillation at Lochranza: Slow and fruity does the job
How we distil our spirit to create our signature fruity flavour.
- 9 Oct 2024
Ewan McGregor Raises £135K for CHAS with Auction of Rare Arran Whisky
We are thrilled to share the incredible news that Ewan McGregor has raised £135,000 for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) through the auction of 150 exclusive bottles from his personal 1998 cask of Arran Single Malt.
- 10 Sep 2024
Introducing... Ewan's Cut!
We're delighted to announce that, after resting in our warehouse since 1998, Ewan McGregor's cask has been bottled! But that's not the only good news - 150 bottles of this rare 26 year-old Arran Single Malt will be auctioned to raise money for CHAS.
- 29 Aug 2024
Does Whisky Go Bad? How to Store Whisky
Whisky does not expire, however, it can change in taste and quality over time if not stored properly. Learn more about how to store your whisky.